How To Use Chi Sau In A Fight

Open Doors You Could Have Never Seen
 

- Adam Williss

WHEN USING CHI SAU in a fight comes to mind, some may think of seeing the rolling drill pattern or trapping techniques in action. However, using Chi Sau in a fight isn’t about a pattern or a technique. Instead, it’s about using the unique skills developed through Chi Sau, which makes you a better fighter.

Most people understand Chi Sau is a drill that develops automatic reflexes upon contact. However, it can also refer to an action of “sticking” to your opponent. Although it’s often translated as “Sticky Hands”, it’s important to note our effort in sticking to our opponent must never be an attempt to stick to their arms. Our goal must be to stick to and through their centre. Our opponent’s arms are simply between our goal and us. Chi Sau is called a sensitivity exercise, because it develops your awareness to opportunities you never knew existed. Chi Sau opens doors you could have never seen.

Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about Chi Sau and how it’s applied to fighting. Some have discounted Chi Sau, while others have centred every thing they do on it. But, in the end, misconceptions create these extreme opinions. And what these misconceptions have in common is an honest lack of experience in some area.

One of the most common misconceptions is that Chi Sau is inessential, because the rolling action of Chi Sau isn’t seen in a fight. However, the distinct feeling developed from Chi Sau, when practised with the correct priorities in mind, are essential to your development of consistent forward energy. What’s more, proper